Aviation Safety Inspector AC Aircrew Program Manager APM (Flight Oversight)

US Department of Transportation • Orlando, FL

83d • $106,382 - $138,296

About The Position

The Aircrew Program Manager (APM) is responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. Work is performed under the general supervision of the principal inspector. Manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50.
• Valid state driver's license is required.
• Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years.
• Fluency in the English language.
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
• Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
• Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate.
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.

Responsibilities

• Develops a work program to ensure periodic surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, pilot and flight engineer check airmen, and company training programs.
• Assures the assigned air carrier conducts flight crew training and testing required by appropriate Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards.
• Oversees company check airmen and APDs.
• Serves as the technical advisor to the Principal Inspector on assigned areas of the company's training and testing programs.
• Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the Principal Inspector to assure uniformity of training and testing activities.
• Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.
• Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of flight oversight specifications.
• Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.
• Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.
• Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives dispositions.
• Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.
• Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners.
• Responsible for the conduct of flight tests, additional type ratings, and flight engineer certification; proficiency tests; initial qualification tests, and line-oriented flight training.
• Assures standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommends to the POI any changes which are considered necessary.
• Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliance with pertinent 14 CFR, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices.
• Monitors assigned air carrier ground and flight training.
• Attends certificate holder's company and safety meetings.
• Evaluates training programs to ensure they meet the requirements of 14 CFR.
• Approves or disapproves training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other equipment used in these programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees